Chapter 9 Ron was up in his dorm, relishing for the first time that he was all alone. He needed to think. Think about Ginny, Harry, Candi, and the most painful of all: Hermione.
Ron loved Hermione. Simple as that. But who was Candi? When did she arrive at school? Ron didn't remember her being at the Sorting. And what right did she have to come in and ruin their lives? Ron was feeling ver mean at that moment. He decided to confront her and her possible lies.
Candi and Hermione were just walking in the the Common Room.
"Candi, I'd like to have a word with you."
"Of course Ronald. Excuse me please, Hermione." They went over to a pair of overstuffed chairs. "How may I help you?"
"Who are you exactly?" Ron said right out.
"My name is Caderia Summers." Candi said. "Who are you?"
"I-I'm...this isn't what we're talking about!" Ron exploded. "What year are you in?"
"Yours." She said calmly.
"Why weren't you at the Sorting?"
"I was away. On personal business." Candi emphasized personal. Ron didn't take the hint.
"What could be more important than your education?" Ron shot at her.
"Family business. Problems. Issues. But I wouldn't expect you to know about that." Candi's remark hit home. Ron stared at her, stunned.
"I had a brother leave the family to take sides against it. Percey dumped his family for the Ministry. The Ministry! Don't tell me I don't know about family problems! That practically killed my mum and dad!"
"Then show some sympathy!" Candi threw herself out of her chair. "I was in Algeria, caring for my parents. They were sick with Yellow Fever."
"Yellow Fever?" Ron asked, caught off guard.
"Yes idiot. Yellow Fever. I cared for them for 5 years, and they both managed to die on me. I was alone. I managed to get back to England only because my mother wanted me to finish my education. Ring a bell?"
Ron was flustered. He didn't know what to say.
"Candi, I-"
"I suppose you think I'm doing something wrong, being Harry and Hermione's friend? Something stupid like that, right?"
"I...erm..."
"Well, if you wanted to keep your friends to yourself, you could have just told me. I'll go now." Candi went to leave, but Hermione grabbed her arm.
"No Candi. I still want you as a friend. Ronald, I can't believe you. I want you to apologize to Candi."
"Not on your life!" Ron folded his arms.
"Then until you do, we're through!" Hermione said fiercely, her eyes tearing. She whirled away up to the dorms, Candi dragged at her side.
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